Pharmacy Technician II - Pharmacy (Call-In, Varied Shifts)

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. in Hawaii seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy operations under supervision, filling routine orders, pre-packing medications, managing floor stock and preparing medications for automated dispensing.

The role may include sterile compounding and handling controlled substances, depending on assignment. Candidates must hold the Hawaii State Pharmacy Technician license and complete a PTCB- or ASHP-accredited program or demonstrate equivalent

Qualifications

• Hawaii license as Pharmacy Technician required or pending license transfer.
• Completion of a PTCB-recognized or ASHP-accredited program, or relevant experience.
• Proficiency with computers and word processing applications.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fills routine orders and pre-packs medications for inpatient use.
• Manages floor stock and prepares medications for automated dispensing.
• May be trained to compound sterile products or handle controlled substances.
• Performs duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Education

Hawaii State Pharmacy Technician license

PTCB/ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Three months of Pharmacy Technician work experience

Job description

Responsibilities

I. JOB SUMMARY:

• Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, performs technical functions in the inpatient pharmacy, including but not limited to, filling routine orders, pre-packing medications, managing floor stock and preparing medications for automated dispensing.
• May be trained to compound sterile products or manage controlled medications.
• Performs duties in accordance with departmental and Medical Center policies and procedures.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Finger dexterity. Seeing. Hearing. Speaking.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Lift floor to waist between 36-50 lbs. Lift waist to shoulder between 36-50 lbs. Lift waist to overhead between 11-20 lbs. Carry between 36-50 lbs. Push and Pull between 36-50 lbs.
• Frequent: N/A
• Constant: N/A

C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Sit. Kneel. Twist. Crawl. Squat.
• Frequent: Stoop/Bend. Climb: Stairs/Ladder. Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head. Gripping.
• Constant: Stand. Walk.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.
• Exposure to noise/vibration from air conditioner, and office/pharmacy equipment.
• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, some contact with patients with communicable diseases.
• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.
• Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Certificate of completion from a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized or American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program; or three (3) months of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician may be substituted for the education requirement.

C. EXPERIENCE:

• Hospital technician training and work experience preferred.
• Experience to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computers and word processing applications, i.e. Microsoft Word.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Your Health. Our Legacy

Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

Our Values:

• Compassion guides our actions
• Aloha inspires us in all that we do
• Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
• Excellence is our quest